The National tribune., 1887-08-11
REUNIONS.
Gatherings of Comrades in All Parts
of the Country.
CONNECTICUT.

regiment. Wff1 NDrlT ltfDilleS anu ifitNuSs VIII
assemble at Belle Dock Wednesday, Sept. Z. and
take the steamer Essmmee, which will leave
for Pawson Park on that morning promptly at
10 o'clock. Returning the steamer leaves the
Island at $50, arriving in New Haven at $50.
Fare for round trip, 40 cts. Children between
) and II years, 20 cts. Comrade Beach will
provide Grst-class shore dinner for 90 cts.
ILLINOIS.
Michael Hanifen. Ottawa: The fourth annual
Reunion of the Big Bend Veteran Reunion AS
ISOLATION will be- held at Ottawa Aug. "a p
and 26. The camp will be located in Aliens
Park on the south bank of the Illinois River
where there is plenty OF shade, good spring and
mineral water The program is large and
varied embracing Camp6res, speaking and
sham battles at night and speaking, regimental
and battery Reunions and sham battles during
the day. The following named regiments aad
batteries will bold Reunions on the 18th: The
4th and 18th ILL., Cav; 26th 18th. 44th, 47th,
SD. 9th. e6th. SSth, 9lst, 10th. 127th. 129th
and 13Sth ILL.,, and COgswel's. Henshaw's and
Hotaling's III. batteries. Good speakers are
invited, among whom are Gems. Fairehild, j.
c. Black, w. ). ROsecrans, K. j. Oglesby, j. @.
Smith, H. G. Hobart, T. j. Henderson, r. G.
Hayes, J. l.. Beverage, q. b. Rlum and many
others. All are invited to attend.
Thomas Dilier. Secretary. Sterling: At
Reunion of the soldiers OF the Counties Of Lee,
NnltNSiue ana OGic, Hetu TWO years dHO at
Franklin Grove, Reunion organization Of the
18th III. was formed, aud it was resolved to
hold annual Reunions hereafter at the same
time and place Of the District Reunions of the
Counties mentioned. This year the Reunion
OF the 18th Ill. will take place at Dixon, Lee
County Tin connection with the District Re-
union) on the 23d, 2Ith an 18th days of Au-
gust. A place Of meeting and headquarters
will be established expressly for our regiment,
rhart mi ha Fpllpd officers pIarfcd
for the ensuing year and other business trans
acted. Every former member of the regiment
is cordially invited. general Invitation -
also extended to all old soldiers sailors and
marines. Extensive preparations will be made
to accommodate large crowd.
Joshua Bell, 80 Collins street. Joliet: The
second annual Reunion OF the 9th III. Cav.
Veteran Association will be held at Rock
Island on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept Il
aud %. Reduced rates of transportation have
been secured. For particulars make applica-
ton TO your local ticket agents.
John +. Yarnell, Wiuamae. Ind. The sur
vivors Of the SID Ill. will hold their Reunion
at Ottawa Aug. 81.
The 18th annual Reunion of the Crawford
County Veteran Association will be held at
Palestine Aug. 80. 81. and Sept. /.
I. VI. Mallory. Nunda: The survivors of the
18th H. Cav. will hold their annual Reunion
at the Sherman House. Chicago Sept. IS.
The 18th III. Volunteer Veteran Association
will hold their third annual Reunion at Wat
seka on the 18th and 18th of September. ANY
comrade whose address the Secretary does not
know is requested to send it az once to +. j..
Filbert, Palestine, Cook County.
INDIANA.
The second annual Reunion of the survivors
Of the I00.h Ind, held at Kendallville, July >,
was "A grand suecess-Oyer 100 Of the old vets
~ rail- old ae1UqIff-
snce and fighting their battles over again. A
number OF letters were read from comrades
| who were unable to be present. Speeches were
made, "reminiscences given, songs sung, and a
splendid essay delivered by the Boy Captain
Of Co. b. Marden Sabine. A hearty dinner was
partaken OF by the old boys. some of whom had
been separated since the close Of the war. One
of the best features Of the OCCASION was the
recitation by the little adopted daughter Of the
regiment, Isa Lloyd Epson. of several of the
war poems written by her father, descriptive
Of army life. This little girl, only seven years
old. is known to and enjoys an enviable dis
tinetion amongst the old vets az the Little Per-
simmon Girl. and is a great Eavorite wherever
| she goes. She has already given several enter
tainments, which have been of great financial
benefit to the Posts which have employed her.
The next Reunion will be held at Portland in
October, 1888.
| VIM. E. Brown. Valparaiso: The survivors Of
the Goth Ind. will hold a Reunion at Battle
| Ground Sept. l.
The fourth annual Reunion of the Regi
mental Association Of the 10Th Ind. and 9th
Ind. Cav. will be held at Upton, Ind, on Sept
81 and %.
IOWA.
E.B. Kerr. What Cheer: The survivors O.
the Both Iowa will hold their fifth Reunion al
Mediapolis, Des MOines Co.. ON Wednesday anC
Thursday, Aug. 81 aud Sept. 1. The comrades
and people of that vicinity are preparing to re
ceive Us right royalty, aud let US be there t
join in the union Of hand and heart. The rail
road rates from all points in Iowa and Missouri
are one and one-third fare TO all attending. Ge
receipted certificate for full fare going, which
when signed by the Regimental Secretary
showing attendance, Will entitle you To return
ticket ut one-thrd fare. Members OF the regi
ment seeing this notice, and not receiving
card from me direct, are desired to send TO mt
their name, company aud present postofiee adj
dress, rs i wish 10 make the roster Of surviving
members complete.
Geo. w. HOlshouser, Nuna: The third annua
Reunion of the survivors of the 9Th Iowa Cav
will be held at Clariuda Aug 81 and Sept /.
| j. p. Wing, Newton: There will be Re
Union OF the survivors Of Co. ID, ll2th Ill, a
Clarinda Sept. II.
The annual Reunion Of the Monona Count,
Veteran Association will be held at Mapletol
Aug. 10, IL and II. Gen. j. NJ. futile, Depart
ment Commander. GAR. will be present.
The first Reunion OF the survivors of the I'll
Iowa Cav will be held ON the fair grounds a
Des Moines Sept. 6 and z.
The veterans Of the Atlanta campaign me
at Bluff Park, Burlington, on July %, it bein
the anniversary of the death of Gen. McPher
son. The speaker Of the day was Gov. Gear
and his remarks were listened to with profoun
attention. He was frequently interrupted b.
applause. Addresses were also made by DE
partment Commander Tuttle, Capt. Worthing
ton, Maj. Perkins, and others.
The fourth Reunion OF Cookers Brigade vii
be held at Davenport Sept. 81 and %.
KANSAS.
Peter Riley, Fort Scott: The third annua
Reunion of the survivors of the 9th Kan. Cav
will be held at Fort Scott, Aug. 80 and 81.
MAINE.
James N. Webb Portland: The Reunion
, the survivors of the 18th Ne. will be held a
, Oxford, Aug. Is. This is the 25th anniyersar
OF the regiments muster into the service OF tn
United States. Let as many Of the survivor
! of the regiment meet on that day as possible.
, MASSACHUSETTS.
! The addresses Of all members of the 3st
: Mass. are requested By the Secretary, T. /
: Kelly, Poplar street, Boston, for 18th ann
c versary of the regiment leaving the State
: The annual Reunion of the Goth Mass. We
!, held at Lynn recently. Vice-P President New
hall presided, and large delegation of I'll
members of that regiment aud their wives weI
| present from all parts of the State. The 10
: lowing officers were elected for the ensuiu
= | WAR. President Charles N Newell of Rostou